With demand for tee times expected to surge leading up to the Ryder Cup, the urgency to resolve the bot issue at Bethpage has become increasingly critical.

Despite the adjustments, skepticism remains among some users, who argue that the new fees do not effectively address the underlying problems.

In response to these challenges, Bethpage has implemented a $5 nonrefundable reservation fee for each booking, reduced the allowed cancellations per month, and introduced a $15 no-show fee for missed reservations.

These changes aim to deter bot usage and restore fairness in the reservation process, although some golfers feel the measures are insufficient and are calling for stricter penalties.

Bethpage State Park has revamped its tee time reservation system to address the significant issues caused by bots that monopolize bookings ahead of the Ryder Cup scheduled for September 2025.

The previous system struggled as bots, designed to instantly book tee times, allowed a small group of individuals to dominate access to popular slots.

The Black Course at Bethpage is highly sought after, with a peak season rate of $80, making it one of the best values for public golf in the New York Metro area.